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McDermott: Prescott, Cowboys offense playing with clarity

‘”Credit to coach [Mike] McCarthy and Brian Schottenheimer, their offensive coordinator. It looks like [Prescott’s] playing with just more clarity. Maybe they’re keeping it simpler for them, I don’t really know,” said McDermott during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “He just seems like he’s more comfortable in the system or comfortable in the pocket, knowing where he wants to go with the ball. Then on top of that, he uses his legs well when he needs to – third downs and red zone, two-minute, in particular.”‘

McDermott appreciative of continued support from organization, community

‘”It meant a lot to me. It really did,” said McDermott on Monday during his Zoom call with the media. “First-and-foremost, it meant a lot the way that the players and staff came together and played and coached, and just kept it about the game. I think that in the midst of everything that was going on last week for us, as a team, was impressive to watch and to see. And the support that I’ve gotten, like I’ve said, from in-house, from outside across the NFL community has been just super gratifying, and much appreciated on our part.”‘

A.J. Epenesa, Micah Hyde considered ‘week-to-week’

‘Epenesa made a huge play early in the game when he batted a ball into the air and ultimately intercepted Patrick Mahomes. He was injured on the play and came out of the game for a brief time. Although he re-entered the game, he then exited again and didn’t return.’

Opinion: Bills defense finally comes up big

‘Recent history is why I had no faith in that unit. Four times this season, the defense could not hold on to a fourth quarter lead, with three of those contests inside the final two minutes of regulation. All four games resulted in losses to the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles.’

Bills hold off Chiefs to keep playoff hopes alive

‘The Bills kicked off to start the game and the Chiefs took the field for their first offensive drive. Bills edge rusher, AJ Epenesa, tipped a pass from Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and grabbed it out of the air for an interception.’

McDermott: ‘I wanted to be aggressive. That’s how we practiced during the week.”‘

‘”Praise God, number one. I mean, just the staff, the players, [were] steadfast in their focus. I couldn’t be more proud of a group at this point in the regular season.” McDermott later added, “To a person, they didn’t flinch. They were focused. They supported one-another. They supported me, and I don’t take that for granted at all.”‘

Allen: ‘Wasn’t the prettiest of wins’

‘”Wasn’t the prettiest of wins, we all know that,” said Allen following the win with the assembled media. “There’s a lot to clean up, but the defense played fantastic. They went out there and made a two minute stop, which was great to see. They played great all night.”‘

Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Chiefs

‘With the game tied and the Bills with a first down at the Chiefs 22 yard line with 2:12 remaining, they attempted a wide receiver screen, which fell incomplete and stopped the clock, saving the Chiefs a timeout. Then on the next play, with 2:10 left, Allen threw deep, but that was also incomplete, once again stopping the clock. Instead of getting the game to the two minute warning after one play, they allowed the Chiefs much more time when they finally received the ball after the Bills ultimately kicked a field goal.’

Opinion: Capaccio: Bills at Chiefs: Sal’s keys, notes and stats

‘Too many times this season, including the team’s last game when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 37-34 in overtime, the Bills defense has had a chance to close out the game or make a big stop towards the end to maintain the lead, but failed to do so.’